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Executive Summary 1 The Code of Practice has been formulated as an authoritative statement of the philosophy and principles underlying the University’s assessment activities and of the University’s expectations in relation to the design, ... Read More

1. Background a) This document is underpinned by and should be referenced alongside the University of Liverpool’s Ordinance for the PhD and MPhil programmes and Postgraduate Research Code of Practice, ‘Policy on Research Student Supervisi... Read More

1. Definition of Contract Research a) Contract research is defined as research that is conducted with the support of a sponsor or purchaser who is external to the University. Contract research is normally associated with a well-defined objective and ... Read More

This document describes the process and procedures in recognizing credits earned at other university-level institutions for students who are to be admitted to a point other than Semester 1 of Stage 1 of a four-stage undergraduate programme offered at... Read More

1. General principles 1.1 The external examiner system is designed to: a) Assist the University in monitoring the standards of its awards; b) Verify that standards are appropriate for the award or award elements which the external examiner has been a... Read More

1. Introduction Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) aspires to be a research-led university and already has a growing reputation for research excellence. XJTLU aims to direct and promote the development of globally distinguished researc... Read More

1. Introduction a) This Framework is for full-time and part-time modular postgraduate programmes delivered at XJTLU, leading to the following awards: (i) Master of Research (MRes)(ii) Taught Master’s degrees (MSc, MA)(iii) Professional Master&r... Read More

1. Introduction The Framework for undergraduate degree programmes offered at XJTLU is established to ensure consistency in programme structure across all undergraduate programmes and equivalence to undergraduate non-clinical programmes offered at the... Read More

DEFINITIONS 1.The University or XJTLU is Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University 2. An externally funded research position is a full-time research only contracted position, supported by an external research grant or externally derived sponsorship o... Read More

This document aims to provide guidance and consensus of standards for all postgraduate research students regarding authorship and institutional affiliation in research publications. Q.1. Why Authorship Matters？ Authorship confers credit and has impor... Read More